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VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE
INSERT
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
MODELS
B500RTN
B500RTP
This insert can be used in the mantel and
fireplace systems CM300-1
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and
propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-866-762-4050, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST,
(SKU: 170272)
(SKU: 170273)
Monday through Friday or email contact@bluegrassliving.com
CSA/ANS
Z21.11.2 2019
Unvented
Room Heaters
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- Page 1 Room Heaters VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL MODELS B500RTN (SKU: 170272) B500RTP (SKU: 170273) This insert can be used in the mantel and fireplace systems CM300-1 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ............3 Operation ..........20 Specifications ..........5 Inspecting Burners........24 Qualified Installing Agency ......5 Care And Maintenance ......25 Product Features ........5 Troubleshooting ........26 Local Codes..........5 Replacement Parts ........29 Unpacking..........6 Parts ............ -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not allow fans manual carefully and completely to blow directly into fireplace. before trying to assemble, op- Avoid any drafts that alter burner erate, or service this heater. flame patterns. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death WARNING: Do not use a from burns, fire, explosion,... - Page 4 SAFETY 12. To prevent performance problems, do WARNING: The fire screen or not use propane fuel tank of less than guard designed for this unvent- 100 lbs. capacity. ed appliance must be installed 13. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning prior to operation.
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Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS B500RTN B500RTP Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Ignition Piezo Ignitor Piezo Ignitor Input Rating 32,000 Btu/Hr 32,000 Btu/Hr Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. 8" W.C. Maximum 10.5" Maximum 14" Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) (*for purposes of input adjustment) Minimum 4"... -
Page 6: Unpacking
UNPACKING 1. Remove top inner pack. 7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties. 2. Tilt carton so that heater is upright. 8. Carefully unwrap log. 3. Remove protective side packaging. 9. Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your 4. -
Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined not be installed in a room or space or unusually tight construc- space unless the required vol- tion unless provisions are made ume of indoor combustion air for adequate combustion and is provided by the method de-... - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door unconfined space. When ventilating to an into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). adjoining unconfined space, you must provide Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI two permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture NOTICE: This heater is intended to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing for use as supplemental heat. heater in rooms without enough ventilation air Use this heater along with your may cause mildew to form too much moisture. primary heating system. - Page 10 INSTALLATION BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front. WARNING: Do not allow combustible or noncombustible 3/4" Clearance to Facia materials to cover any necessary " Clearance to Sides, Back and Top openings like louvered slots. "...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION 3. Attach gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 14. 4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16. " IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc, must have 1/2"...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- CAUTION: For propane gas, vice technician must connect never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater heater to gas supply. Follow all requires an external regulator local codes. (not supplied). Install the exter- WARNING: This appliance re- nal regulator between the heater quires a 3/8"...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down This will prevent excess sealant from going protects it from freezing rain or sleet. into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result For both gas types, install sediment trap in in clogged heater valves.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either WARNING: Test all gas piping opening propane supply tank valve for and connections for leaks after propane gas or opening main gas valve installing or servicing. Correct located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff 6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on valve to control valve (see Figure 16 or page 20). Check all other internal joints 17, page 16). Apply a noncorrosive leak for leaks. detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form- 7.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTALLING LOGS Each log is marked with a number. This WARNING: Failure to posi- number will help you to identify the logs when tion the parts in accordance installing. with these diagrams or failure After installing logs, add decorative cinders around the grate base, do not place any to use only parts specifically decorative cinders on logs or burner.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Receiver and Remote Control CAUTION: Do not mix old and Batteries are required in both the Remote new batteries. Do not mix alka- Control (Transmitter) (2 AAA size) and Re- ceiver (4 AA size) (see Figure 23). line, standard (carbon - zinc), or Note: Be sure batteries are placed correctly.
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Page 18: Operation
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING not use any phone in your building. WARNING: If you do not fol- • Immediately call your gas supplier low these instructions exactly, a from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the fire or explosion may result caus- gas supplier’s instructions. - Page 19 OPERATION 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the burner. If needed, keep press- ing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 26 though 29.
- Page 20 OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Programming the Remote and Receiver Key Settings ON - Operates unit to on position, manually The remote and receiver must be “learned” to one another. operated solenoid ON. OFF - Operates unit to off position, manually To prepare the receiver box for learning, use a pen or small screwdriver to gently press operated solenoid OFF.
- Page 21 OPERATION Setting°F/°C Scale 2. Press and hold the SET key until the de- The factory setting for temperature is °F. To sired set temperature is reached. The LCD change this setting to °C, press the ON key screen set numbers will increase from 45° and the OFF key on the remote control at the to 99°...
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Page 22: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 25) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. -
Page 23: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service techni- cian. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to Thermocouple Ignitor clean. Electrode Pilot Exterior Assembly • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. • Wipe the cabinet to remove dust. LOGS •... - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is 1. Low battery. 1. Replace battery. pressed in, there is no 2. Ignitor electrode is not 2. Replace ignitor cable spark at ODS/pilot connected to ignitor cable. 3. Ignitor cable is pinched or 3.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner(s) does not light 1. Burner orifice is clogged. 1. Clean burner orifice (see after ODS/pilot is lit Care and Maintenance, page 25). 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low. 2. Contact local gas supplier. 3.
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Page 27: Replacement Parts
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a click- 1. Metal is expanding while 1. This is common with most ing/ticking noise just after heating or contracting while heaters. If noise is exces- burner is lit or shut off. cooling. -
Page 28: Parts
PARTS MODEL B500RTN/B500RTP www.factorybuysdirect.com 163087-01A... -
Page 29: Service Hints
When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these acces- sories, contact Bluegrass Living, Inc. at 1-866-762-4050 for information. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE OPTIONAL FAN KIT - FIB100 For all models. -
Page 30: Warranty
Bluegrass Living makes no other warranties regarding this product. Bluegrass Living’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and Bluegrass Living shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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